as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
a book of brainteasers that even a really clever person won't have an easy time figuring out
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Recent Examples of figuring out
The Institute for Coaching Innovation is convinced that the answer is figuring out how to use the productivity of AI and your human touch without having to make a choice between them.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Babcock and directors Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang wanted to start figuring out the demonic voices for the evil boy band Saja Boys and for how HUNTR/X lead singer Rumi (Arden Cho) would express herself in moments of stress.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Durant's postseason experience should only help a young team still figuring out how to succeed on the biggest stage.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
There are many reasons to love summer beauty, but figuring out how to keep sunscreen out of your eyes is not one of them.
—Cheryl Wagemann, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
According to Graning, figuring out the exact reason for your door’s squeaky problem is essential to a quick fix.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Babcock and directors Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang wanted to start figuring out the demonic voices for the evil boy band Saja Boys and for how HUNTR/X lead singer Rumi (Arden Cho) would express herself in moments of stress.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Durant's postseason experience should only help a young team still figuring out how to succeed on the biggest stage.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
There are many reasons to love summer beauty, but figuring out how to keep sunscreen out of your eyes is not one of them.
—Cheryl Wagemann, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025
According to Graning, figuring out the exact reason for your door’s squeaky problem is essential to a quick fix.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring out
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But the meeting soon became a critical venue for surfacing and solving problems and, where possible, removing barriers.—
Nelson P. Repenning,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each episode will offer unprecedented access into the step-by-step process of solving a murder case, from the first clue to the decisive moment that changes everything.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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While Bowyer understood his organization was unraveling, his players did not yet know about the raid.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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Experts warn that reimposing sanctions would deepen Iran's isolation, risk unraveling the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and further destabilize a region already under strain from conflicts.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Why Colombians are answering Zelenskyy’s plea Decades of warfare have left Colombia with one of the largest and most well-trained armies in the world.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Around 50 Hoosier guardsmen will help ICE officials with tasks such as answering phones, biometric collection, tracking expenses, entering data and maintaining vehicles.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
5 Sep. 2025
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Things have a way of working out no matter where Stevens plays.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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On August 20, ESPN reported that the WNBA superstar suffered another minor injury while working out.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The past year has been marred by a number of troubles, including resolving management problems and financial issues.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then just four months ago, the Supreme Court stated that adherence to extant precedent like Humphrey's Executor controls in resolving stay motions.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Figuring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figuring%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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